Climate: Proponents of “degrowth” say must grow their field of study first
Science has become a joke. Paper in Nature advocates economic degrowth, but first, we must give more funding and grow the degrowth complex.
Economy: When the government is the economy
In major countries, the government is now 25% to nearly 50% of the economy?
Policy, Climate: Fed Government mandates using the train
Employees are directed to take trains for all trips under 250 miles, instead of flying: White House asks employees to travel by train, EVs when possible (msn.com) (Note – here…
Autos: NHTSA wants mandatory alcohol detectors in all new cars
NHTSA wants everyone to blow into a tube and have their breath analyzed before being able to start a car's engine (or EV?)
Climate: Only the ultra wealthy should be allowed to drive cars
NYC to charge $15 to $36 per day to drive in to Manhattan.
Healthcare: Analysis of the 2014 ACA Act
I wrote this long paper in 2016, analyzing and explaining why ACA ObamaCare policies became unaffordable.
Demographics: Oregon state economists now planning “zero population growth” scenarios
Oregon State economists now using "zero population growth" scenarios for the state's economic planning. The fertility rate is 1.39 and outbound migratioin has recently been high.
Drones: Congressional members seek to ban Autel drones
Congressional members propose ban on Autel drones; they've already tried (and may be still are trying) to ban DJI drones.
Climate economics: Net Zero might not increase employment or reduce costs
Politicians say Net Zero will create jobs, grow the economy, but maybe not - for obvious reasons.
Environment: Corruption is good for the environment, says study
Corruption can increase environmental efficiency and improve economy in developing countries, study argues (phys.org). It's Science.